{"product_id":"the-wild-side-isbn-9781496746801","title":"The Wild Side","description":"\u003cb\u003eA seemingly ordinary guidance counselor goes undercover as a high-class escort to bring down a dangerous network of ruthless and powerful men in the gripping new standalone page-turner from legendary, #1 international bestseller Fern Michaels.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe season's must-read for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, James Patterson, and Janet Evanovich.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Melanie Drake, school guidance counselor in a small Virginia town, the day’s challenges typically involve a playground scuffle or a student skipping school. It’s worlds away from her previous career as a vital part of the Office of Special Investigations. There, she devoted herself heart and soul to covert operations, the riskier the better.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince leaving, Melanie has cherished her peaceful, calm existence, with her two beloved retired service dogs for company. Then a call comes from her former supervisor, Rich Patterson. He needs her back for a highly specialized assignment. An international group of billionaires is known to meet regularly for decadent dinners, and they always hire high-class escorts for the occasion. Only the most elegant, well-educated, and sophisticated women will do. Infiltrating those meetings could yield information vital to national security.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelanie’s loyalty is indisputable. She’s willing to pose as an escort and glean every scrap of intel that she can. But these men aren’t just wealthy and powerful, they’re also exceptionally ruthless. One slip, and they won’t hesitate to eliminate Melanie, by any means necessary. . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Fern Michaels’ Standalone Novels\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Dramatic, riveting and a delicious page turner.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eWoman's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eFearless\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Without giving too much of this fabulous, stirring, somewhat suspenseful, novel away before you get a chance to read it yourself, let me just say that CJ finds herself uprooted from everyone and everything she’s ever known, and placed (for her own protection) into a small New England town—on the water that took Kick from her… There are so many layers to this story; as each is peeled back and revealed to the reader, it’s the heart, soul, and resilience of CJ, a strong female character, that endears \u003ci\u003eDeep Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e to us.” \u003cb\u003e—Delilah\u003c\/b\u003e, Radio Host and Bestselling Author, on \u003ci\u003eDeep Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This standalone book is a warm-hearted, romantic story with a touch of suspense and carries Michaels’ trademark funny, snappy banter.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eDeep Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Michaels’ highly developed skills as a storyteller are evident in the affable characters, suspenseful plot, and delightful romance.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eDeep Harbor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “A page-turner, \u003ci\u003eSouthern Comfort\u003c\/i\u003e tells a story with the perfect blend of mystery, adventure and romance…Between the high-intensity of the case-cracking and the blossoming of new relationships, this novel is a great fast-paced beach read for a slow summer day.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Charleston Mercury\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Michaels turns [a] fairy tale into a story about family…Will appeal to Michaels’ faithful fans or teenagers reading their first romance.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003ci\u003eA Family Affair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “[A] tale of strong emotions and courage.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eNo Safe Secret\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “With its cast of feisty seniors and spunky, resourceful women, Michaels’ latest is sure to capture the hearts of its readers, even while tickling their funny bones.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Blossom Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eFern Michaels\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1\u003ci\u003e New York Times, USA Today, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Sisterhood, Lost and Found, Men of the Sisterhood, and Godmothers series, as well as dozens of other novels and novellas. Her books have been translated into more than 20 languages and sold over 150 million copies in print. Fern Michaels has built and funded several large day-care centers in her hometown and is a passionate animal lover who has outfitted police dogs across the country with special bulletproof vests. She shares her home in South Carolina with her fur family of dogs and cats, as well as a resident ghost named Mary Margaret. Visit her website at FernMichaels.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299953692901,"sku":"NP9781496746801","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496746801.jpg?v=1767742220","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-wild-side-isbn-9781496746801","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}